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2026
Chicago Fire FC and NBC’s Chicago Fire partner to honor local first responders
Chicago Fire FC partnered with NBC’s series Chicago Fire to honor local frontline workers, with selected first responders invited to a VIP suite and match recognition.
2026
Justice Department investigates ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC over suspended Trump pool coverage
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement that it is investigating whether the White House TV press pool — a group of broadcasters including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC — violated the Sherman Act by temporarily halting pooled television coverage of President Donald Trump. The pool suspended coverage on Sept. 21 after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico, and pooled coverage has since resumed. Members of the press pool did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
2026
DOJ investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that its Antitrust Division is investigating whether the White House television press pool's decision last month to halt coverage of President Donald Trump violated antitrust law. The pool of five broadcasters (ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX and NBC) ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. DOJ spokesperson Emily Covington said group boycotts among business competitors might violate U.S. law and that the division is investigating to determine whether these news organizations violated the antitrust laws; no determination has been made. CNN, MS NOW and Politico had sued over the days-long ban and a judge ordered their access restored. The Committee to Protect Journalists criticized the investigation, saying the government should not use antitrust probes to intimidate news outlets.
2022
Heavy Young Heathens sues NBC and others over song use
Music group Heavy Young Heathens filed a lawsuit against NBC, US Figure Skating and figure skating pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, alleging that their copyright for “House Of The Rising Sun” was violated when the pair used it for their short program. The group also alleged that NBC, USA Network and Peacock did not inquire about licensing the track.
2022
Heavy Young Heathens sue NBC and others over Olympic song use
Heavy Young Heathens filed a lawsuit against NBC, U.S. Figure Skating and figure skating pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, alleging that use of their version of “House of the Rising Sun” during the Winter Olympics violated their copyright. The group also alleged that the parties had not contacted them about licensing the track.
2022
NBC apologizes for misidentifying Mickey Guyton
After its Super Bowl pre-show telecast incorrectly identified Mickey Guyton as Jhene Aiko, NBC apologized to both artists. The misidentification drew criticism on social media, including comments that the mistake was racially insensitive.
2022
Hologic announces national advertising campaign
Hologic announced a national direct-to-consumer advertising campaign featuring Mary J. Blige. The campaign was scheduled to begin with a television spot during the February 13, 2022 Big Game and continue through the Winter Olympics.
2022
NBCUniversal and TikTok partner on Beijing Winter Olympics content
NBCUniversal and TikTok agreed to a content collaboration to promote the Beijing Winter Olympics in the United States. NBCUniversal planned to post event content and behind-the-scenes material on its TikTok accounts, and NBC planned three Olympics-themed livestreams on TikTok.
2021
NBC announces dance-series partnership with Shakira
NBC announced that it was joining forces with Shakira on the dance challenge series “Dancing with Myself.”
2021
Purina and NBC announce National Dog Show Junior streaming program
Purina and NBC announced a new National Dog Show Junior extension for younger dog lovers, planned to be available for streaming on Peacock starting at 2 PM ET on Thanksgiving Day.
2021
SONIC named premier sponsor of America's Got Talent Season 16
NBC and Fremantle announced SONIC Drive-In as a premier sponsor for America's Got Talent Season 16, with a season-long collaboration featuring on-air, digital and social integrations, branded judges' cups and guest giveaways.
2021
NBC partners with Twitch to broadcast Tokyo Olympics content
NBC announced a partnership with Twitch to broadcast some Tokyo Olympics content on Twitch, including interviews, Olympics-themed challenges and a live studio show.
2021
Criticism of Orthodox Jewish portrayal in Nurses
A social media post criticized the portrayal of Orthodox Jews by the series Nurses, saying it could encourage antisemitism.
2021
Jewish groups criticize Saturday Night Live joke
Jewish organizations criticized a joke on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” about Israel’s vaccination rollout, saying it relied on an anti-Semitic trope. The American Jewish Committee also launched a petition calling on NBC to apologize and retract the claim.
2021
NBC faces criticism over Nurses episode
Commenters criticized NBC over a Nurses clip that they alleged portrayed Orthodox Jews in an antisemitic manner.
2020
NBC faces backlash over Trump town hall scheduling
NBC faced public backlash after announcing a live town hall with President Donald Trump scheduled for the same time as Joe Biden's town hall on another network.
2020
Jeremy Roenick sues NBC over his termination
Former NBC Sports hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick sued NBC, alleging he was wrongfully fired for being straight and supporting Trump. NBC said it terminated his employment after he made indecent comments on air.
2020
America’s Got Talent producers pledge reporting-process improvements
NBC, Fremantle and Syco issued a joint statement on an investigation into circumstances surrounding Gabrielle Union’s departure from America’s Got Talent. The statement said reporting processes could be improved, and the producers pledged improvements following Union’s complaints about diversity off-camera.
2020
NBC acquires Canadian drama series Transplant
NBC announced that it had acquired the Canadian medical drama series Transplant.
2020
NBC apologizes for an inaccurately edited Barr interview clip
NBC apologized after its Meet the Press program aired an inaccurately shortened clip of an interview with Attorney General William Barr, which omitted remarks relevant to the program's commentary. NBC said the clip was cut inadvertently and inaccurately and that it regretted the error.